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M17 ORX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 ORX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,580 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,265 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 22 Aug 2024 99,683 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,900 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR BULB PEEL. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR BULB PEEL. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,027 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACE ASAP. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ASAP. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,787 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 39,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,268 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPAIR (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND TRACKING AND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,037 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,837 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,694 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 48,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,188 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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M17 ORX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 ORX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M17 ORX registered?

M17 ORX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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